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Breed, sex, age and seasonal distribution of Brucella antibody in goats (n=340) surveyed in Enugu State, Nigeria.
| Variables | Number tested | Number positive | Prevalence | χ2 value | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breed | |||||
| Kano brown | 244 | 8 | 3.3 | 1.574 | 0.455 |
| Sokoto red | 82 | 5 | 6.1 | ||
| Sahel | 14 | 1 | 7.2 | ||
| Sex | |||||
| Buck | 58 | 6 | 10.3 | 3.43 | 0.06 |
| Doe | 282 | 8 | 2.8 | ||
| Age (years) | |||||
| Young (12) | 48 | 2 | 2.3 | 1.06 | 0.59 |
| Adult (26) | 196 | 6 | 3.7 | ||
| Old (>6) | 96 | 6 | 3.8 | ||
| Season | |||||
| Wet (Winter) | 158 | 6 | 3.8 | 0.38 | 0.85 |
| Dry (Summer) | 182 | 8 | 4.4 |
